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Springtime in New Jersey is a wonderful time of year! Here are a number of great New Jersey spring events from Point Media's network of New Jersey county websites. Have a happy, healthy spring season!

Those new and old to compression can surf through AthleticCompression.com with ease by shopping by style, season, color, features and more.

WalkJogRun.net is offering their iPhone app to members of the press before the mega-update is released to Apple. The update should be available in the iTunes App Store on the 16th to coincide with The Boston Marathon and the London Marathon.

Sporting Republic have announced the launch of an international running race at Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Vietnam. The Phu Quoc Half Marathon is set for Sunday, June 17, 2012 and is expected to draw hundreds of local and overseas runners.

One-hundred adventurous runners hailing from 12 countries were buffeted by 40 mph wind gusts, wind chills near 5 degrees Fahrenheit and blinding snow during the 13th Antarctica Marathon and Half Marathon held March 9th.

Running Funky, announced the official winner of the “Why Our Team Deserves to Win Running Funky Tights” video contest.

Thousands of runners will compete in the Allstate Life Insurance New York 13.1 Marathon at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on March 24. A 13.1-mile run and Karhu 5K will be followed by a post-race party.

North Carolina's Outer Banks provide lots of opportunities for running enthusiasts in 2012.

Accomplish Personal Fitness Goals in the Beauitiful Setting of Callaway Gardens; Six Events Offered Annually

With Scotland’s attempt to beat the World Record for the most people running in kilts just 3 months away, Perth Kilt Run’s partner charities have linked up with Steve Bonthrone to enable as many people as possible to train for the 8km fun run.

There are many health advantages to combining running and yoga into one workout regimen. They complement each other in ways that many even knew was possible. In addition, there are many great products available for both!

CrossFit Pacific Coast will be holding a Natural Running Seminar on March 10th at their new location 218 East Cota St, taught by CrossFit certified coach and co-owner Eric Malzone.

Registration is now open for the New Jersey Marathon Festival on May 6, which includes the Full Marathon, Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay, Three-Mile Fun Run/Walk and Kids Race. The course travels through eight N.J. towns.

Runners from 23 states and 13 countries spanning six continents will travel to the coldest, windiest and most remote continent on Earth to participate in the 13th Antarctica Marathon on March 9, announced Marathon Tours & Travel, the event organizer.

Studies reveal the positive benefits of regular endurance sports like running, walking or swimming on heavy asthma. Many persons concerned avoid physical activity, because they fear a possible asthma attack.

2nd annual race highlights Lehigh Valley's hidden gems and brings trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts to Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo for another thrilling race in 2012.

TransRockies Events, a leader in running, mountain biking and cycling events, to offer a trail running relay event with a twist: a ride over the Canadian Rockies in a helicopter.

TransRockies Events, a leader in running, mountain biking and cycling events, to offer trail running vacations and training camps in beautiful locations.

Morseman Highest American Finisher in Jacksonville Breast Cancer Marathon in Years

Trifecta Team to handle media relations for one of the top national marathons run held in the US

Many people still believe that running is bad for their joints. Because of the hard impact of our feet on the ground, too much strain is said to be put on our ankles, knees and hips. But how much truth is there to this belief?

The unofficial opening of the Mutli-Sport season in Arizona starts March 10th, with the start of the Trisports.com Desert Classic Duathlon. This event, in its 15th season, has drawn in Olympic gold medalists and professional athletes to compete.

Brookstriders will host their 2nd annual 5k and 1 mile fun run from Brookside Place School, 700 Brookside Place Cranford, NJ. The run is open to the public ages 0-101.

Visual Alliance Media, a leading interactive marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, is ramping up efforts to promote the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association's upcoming 35th Annual Race Weekend on March 3 and March 4, 2012.

An attempt to break the official Guinness world record for the 'Largest Ever Kilt Race' is to be held in Perth, Scotland, as part of this summer's local Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Many people suffer from headaches or heavy migraine attacks. A recent study by the University Hospital Kiel now revealed that walking and jogging reduce days of migraine and headaches significantly.

Meltzer Counts on Sennheiser adidas PMX 680 for Sound Clarity, Durability and Comfort

“Colorado’s Easter Day 5K” to be held north of Colorado Springs at InterQuest business park

Sport and sweating go together. Whether in daily life or during sport activities the production of sweat helps to cool off the body, and is thereby a measure of thermoregulation.

Jude Massillon a 15 year professional Track and Field coach with National Champions from 16 different countries, and Nike Rated as one of the top 150 trainers in the USA is launching the RVC track club to introduce kids to the joys of running .

Leading North East disability charity Inspire is again looking for people to get running and sign up for this year’s Baker Hughes 10k on Sunday 20th May 2012.

Julbo, a leader in high-end performance eyewear, is pleased to welcome Michael Wolfe to its roster of sponsored athletes.

34th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run Concludes As One of the Biggest and Best Races to Date and Donates $35,000 to Race Beneficiaries, the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

No Valentine this year? Hit the running track with RunBreeze to find love

Running Guru also will provide other services to help Bigwig Races create superior races.

Dr. Daniel C. Batchelor, Overall winner of the Subaru Challenge Triathlon and SIx Flags Half Marathon. #1 ranked- 2010 Georgia State Championship Mountain Bike Race Series XC-GM July, 2010. 6 time overall winner of the Roswell Road Race.

N.Y. sports specialty store Paragon Sports will help runners prepare for the March 24 New York 13.1 Marathon® at Flushing Meadows Corona Park with an 8-mile run on Saturday at 9 a.m.

Enhanced Site Brings Training To New Levels at HalHigdon.com

Miles for Music, a 501(c)(3) non-profit (pending) organization is pleased to announce that it has been awarded USATF New Jersey Championship status for its inaugural 20K event. The 20K race will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012.

The 5th Annual RockWater relay race hosted by Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Beach Chapter is taking place on Saturday, March 24, 2012. This is a fun and easy race for friends, running clubs and companies.

Breathing through mouth or nose? Chest and stomach breathing? Helpful tips on using the correct breathing techniques during running

Dr. Daniel C. Batchelor, Overall winner of the Subaru Challenge Triathlon and SIx Flags Half Marathon. #1 ranked- 2010 Georgia State Championship Mountain Bike Race Series XC-GM July, 2010. 6 time overall winner of the Roswell Road Race.

Top Metro Atlanta doctor and athlete Dr. Dan Batchelor has over 31 years of experience treating musculo-skeletal conditions from foot pain to neck pain. Be the best you can, let the doctor who practices what he preaches show you how. 770-992-2002

The clear autumn air and the beautiful colours of nature are the perfect conditions to go out and do the running training.

Sportlyzer is an online training management platform for endurance sports, powered by a proprietary smart training planner. Recently Sportlyzer’s customer Denis Harscoat achieved two personal bests in a row being coached by artificial intelligence.

Teko Socks, an innovative leader in both performance and sustainable socks, is returning to The Running Event, December 7-10, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.

Art legend William Attaway and Off ‘N Running Tours partner to provide tour guests with one-of-a-kind running man medallions.

Compete Green is hosting two races this holiday season. The first a free (meaning no race-entry) 5k Run and a 1k Fun Run for kids. The second being the last 5k of the year in Ventura.

Jim Oldfield is proud to announce the launch of the Running is Easy 10K Runner Audio Coaching Program. This brings coaching to 10K runners on their own timeline and at a very affordable price.

One of Scotland’s most innovative charities, WildHearts, is inviting supporters to celebrate a special year of mile-stones and successes by joining them at their annual Santa Runs in Aberdeen and Inverness on Sunday 27 November and 4 December.